Temporary Executive Assistant
Location: US, IL, Deerfield
Employment type: Temporary
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Some College Coursework Completed
Industry: Building Materials
Function: Administrative

Company profile:
Fortune Brands creates products and services that help fulfill the dreams of homeowners and help people feel more secure. We’re fueled by a strong portfolio of brands and hold market leadership positions in all of our segments.We have much to be proud of since becoming an independent company in 2011. In 2013,we grew sales by 25% to $4.2 billion; strengthened our balance sheet and made our first strategic acquisition. We’ve delivered strong sales and profit growth, and have repeatedly demonstrated the strength of our operating model. We’ll continue to build on our momentum as the market for our products expands during the early stages of the housing market recovery. As a company, we are well-positioned for the next phase of our growth.

Job description:
A highly skilled, enthusiastic, team player is needed for a temporary position at a fast growing, extremely successful company. We need you ASAP and offer a highly competitive hourly rate to prove it. Top skills are needed in organizing, planning, setting priorities and working with teams. In addition, having composure under pressure, flexibility and quality output makes you the best candidate.  If you are up to the challenge of stepping in to a very busy office, we want to hear from you! Duties include but are not limited to:Answers phone calls, manages calendars, schedules meetings, secures all travel arrangements including transportation and hotel reservations.Works closely with other administrative assistants in the Corporate office and operating companies to arrange meetings and secure information.Maintain a current filing system and processes a large volume of correspondence.Previews incoming requests and responds to the more routine ones, advising a Manager within the department prior to any action being taken.Collects industry data through web searches as necessary and arranges/organizes into specific formats, including regular &amp; special statistical reports &amp; graphs.Receives, opens and distributes mail.  Responds to routine inquiries.May take and transcribe correspondence, memoranda, reports and similar items.Responsible for special projects as assigned.

Requirements:
High school diploma required.Bachelor’s degree or business school courses preferred but not required.  Minimum of 3 years of previous experience supporting an executive; a thorough knowledge of administrative procedures; strong verbal communications skills; excellent grammar, and other business English and written/composition skills; topnotch computer experience, including Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook. Proficiency with Powerpoint and Excel are critical. Candidate must have great attention to detail and accuracy; unquestioned capability to maintain confidentiality; an intense customer service and people orientation, and be a demonstrated team player. Ability to build relationships and effectively interact at all organizational levels is required.  

Benefits:
This is a temporary position starting immediately, lasting 4-5 months.  A highly competive hourly rate will be provided.